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Psalms 91:14 — Word Study

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WLCכִּ֤י בִ֣י חָ֭שַׁק וַאֲפַלְּטֵ֑הוּ אֲ֝שַׂגְּבֵ֗הוּ כִּֽי־ יָדַ֥ע שְׁמִֽי׃

BSABecausekîy he loveschâshaq [has set his love upon Me, delighted in Me] I will deliver himpâlaṭ [rescue, save, deliver] becausekîy he knowsyâdaʻ [acknowledged] My nameshêm [identity, character, reputation] I will protect himsâgab [keep safe, watch over, protect]

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Psalms 91:14quick helps
In a sentenceGod promises deliverance and protection to those who love Him and know His name.
Who is speakingThe Lord, addressing those who are faithful to Him.
Where we areA declaration of God's commitment to His faithful ones within the context of Psalm 91.
The hard wordחָ֭שַׁק
Take awayLove for God leads to His protection and deliverance.
8 commentators on this verse Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them › clause verbחָשַׁק The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
How rare are these words?in the Old Testament

Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.

Bars are logarithmic — אֵת, the commonest word in the Hebrew Bible, stands about 11,000 times, so a linear scale would leave everything else invisible. Click a row to open that word.

Deep Study — Psalms 91:14

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Context — God's Promises of Protectiongenerated

13You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent.
14“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him.
15When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.
16With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”

Psalm 91:14 emphasizes the relationship between God and those who love Him. This verse assures believers of God's deliverance and protection, reinforcing the idea that knowing God's name brings security. The surrounding verses illustrate the themes of safety and divine response to faithfulness, as seen in Psalm 91:15 and Psalm 91:16.


Cross References

ReferenceText (BSB)
1Psalm 91:9Because you have made the LORD your dwelling— my refuge, the Most High—
21 Chronicles 29:3Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple:
3John 14:23Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.
4John 16:27For the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me and have believed that I came from God.
5Romans 8:28And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 14 references, hung on the phrase they belong to


The Key Word חָ֭שַׁק, Cha.shakgenerated

The verb חָשַׁק (Cha.shak) is a perfect tense form indicating a completed action, meaning 'he loves' or 'he has set his love upon.' This word conveys a strong emotional attachment, suggesting a deep desire and commitment to God.

This love is not merely an emotion but an active choice to cling to God, reflecting a relationship built on trust and devotion. In this context, it signifies the faithful response of the believer, which prompts God's protective actions.


How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated

This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.


Sentence Structuregenerated

The main verb חָשַׁק governs the verse, with two clauses following it: one indicating the action of deliverance and the other the action of setting on high. The structure emphasizes the cause-and-effect relationship between love for God and His protective response.

The syntax places the love for God at the forefront, establishing it as the foundation for the promises that follow. The subsequent clauses articulate God's commitments in response to the believer's love and knowledge of His name.


Septuagint Backgroundgenerated

In the Septuagint, חָשַׁק is rendered as ἤλπισεν, which means 'he hoped' or 'he trusted.' This translation shifts the focus slightly from love to trust, indicating a relationship based on faith and reliance on God.

This choice suggests a broader interpretation of the believer's response to God, emphasizing not only love but also the trust that comes from knowing Him.


In plain words — the whole versegenerated

Psalm 91:14 tells us that God promises to deliver and protect those who love Him and know His name. This verse highlights the importance of a personal relationship with God, where love and knowledge lead to divine safety.


Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated

What does it mean to love God?

Loving God involves a deep emotional attachment and commitment, as well as actively choosing to follow and trust Him.

How does knowing God's name relate to protection?

Knowing God's name signifies understanding His character and identity, which assures believers of His protective nature.

What are the implications of God's promise to deliver?

God's promise to deliver implies that He will intervene in times of trouble, providing safety and rescue to those who are faithful.

How can I deepen my love for God?

Deepening your love for God can involve prayer, studying His Word, and actively seeking to live according to His will.


Reflection Questionsgenerated

  1. In what ways have I experienced God's protection in my life?
  2. How can I grow in my love for God and my understanding of His name?
  3. What does it mean to trust God in difficult situations?
  4. How can I encourage others to know and love God?

The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it

Early Church Fathers, such as Augustine of Hippo, referenced this verse to illustrate God's promises to the faithful, emphasizing the relationship between love for God and divine deliverance.

Augustine of HippoExposition on Psalms 91 354–430
These are the words of God to the Church. "Because he has set his love in me, therefore will I deliver him" [Psalms 91:14].
Early Church Fathers on Psalms 91 →

Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse

Each of these wrote on Psalms 91:14 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.

John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Because he hath set his love upon me,.... These are the words of God himself; and, according to Aben Ezra, are directed to the angels, describing the good man, and making promises to him; and in this

Read John Gill on Psalms 91 →
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's Commentary

Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy Bible

This and the two following verses are the words of God, whom the psalmist here, as oft elsewhere, introduceth as giving an account of the reasons of God’ s singular care of all believing or pious persons. I will deliver him; I will abundantly recompense his love with my favour and blessing. On high; in a high and safe place, where no evil can reach him. Hath known my name, with a true and saving knowledge, so as to love me and put his trust in me. God’ s name is here put for God himself, as it is also 105:1.

Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 91 →
John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 91:14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.Ver. 14. Because he hath set his love upon me, &c.] Because he cleaveth unto me, and acquiesceth in me. Ardet me, amplexus est me. Thus God is brought in speaking toward the close of all, for greater assurance. Aben Ezra saith that it is the speech of God to his angels. I will set him on high, because he hath known my name] And hence it is that his heart is so set upon me. They that know God’ s name will surely trust in him, Psalms 9:10. "Thy name is as an ointment poured out, therefore do the virgins love thee," Son 1:3. But unkent unkist, as the northern…

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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(14-16) Another abrupt change of person. The conclusion of the psalm comes as a Divine confirmation of the psalmist’s expression of confidence. (Comp. Psalms 50:15; Psalms 50:23, with these verses.)

Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 91 →
AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

Verse 14. Because he hath set his love upon me] Here the Most High is introduced as confirming the word of his servant. He has fixed his love - his heart and soul, on me. Therefore will I deliver him] I will save him in all troubles, temptations, and evils of every kind. I will set him on high] I will place him out of the reach of all his enemies. I will honour and ennoble him, because he hath known my name - because he has loved, honoured, and served me, and rendered me that worship which is my due. He has known me to be the God of infinite mercy and love.

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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

9–16. Renewed assurances of Divine protection, ratified by a Divine promise.

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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Because he hath set his love upon me - Has become attached to me; has united himself with me; is my friend.

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The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company

Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.

Modern formal

BSBBerean Standard Bible2020

“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him.

WEBWorld English Bible2000

“Because he has set his love on me, therefore I will deliver him. I will set him on high, because he has known my name.

MSBMajority Standard Bible2022

“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him.

NETBNew English Translation2006

The Lord says, “Because he is devoted to me, I will deliver him; I will protect him because he is loyal to me.

Tyndale line

KJVKing James Version1611

Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

ASVAmerican Standard Version1901

Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

RVARevised Version, American1894

Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

NWBWebster's Bible1833

Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

GNVGeneva Bible1599

Because he hath loued me, therefore will I deliuer him: I will exalt him because hee hath knowen my Name.

Strictly literal

DBYDarby Translation1890

Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him; I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

YLTYoung's Literal Translation1862

Because in Me he hath delighted, I also deliver him — I set him on high, Because he hath known My name.

LSVLiteral Standard Version2020

Because he has delighted in Me, || I also deliver him—I set him on high, || Because he has known My Name.

ILTInterlinear Literal Translation2000

Because he hath fixed his desire upon me, therefore will I release him: I will set him on high, because he knoweth my name.

ULBUnlocked Literal Bible2017

Because he is devoted to me, I will rescue him. I will protect him because he is loyal to me.

From the Latin

DRADouay-Rheims (Challoner)1899

They that are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of the house of our God.

Simplified

FBVFree Bible Version2020

I will save anyone who loves me; I will protect anyone who accepts me.

BBEBible in Basic English1949

Because he has given me his love, I will take him out of danger: I will put him in a place of honour, because he has kept my name in his heart.

Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.


The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank

This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.

כִּ֤י(dm)clauseprepositional phrase · prepositionalבִ֣(in)יmeverbחָ֭שַׁקhe.lovesוַandclauseverbאֲפַלְּטֵ֑Iobjectהוּwill.deliver.himclauseverbאֲ֝שַׂגְּבֵ֗Iobjectהוּwill.set.him.on.highכִּֽי(dm)clauseverbיָדַ֥עhe.knowsnoun phrase · objectשְׁמִֽnameיmy

Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.


The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran

The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint align closely, with all words matched. The Dead Sea Scrolls show some restoration, but the core meaning remains consistent across these witnesses, affirming the integrity of the text.

Masoretic TextLeningrad Codex, c. AD 1008 — the text this page is built on

כִּ֤י בִ֣י חָ֭שַׁק וַאֲפַלְּטֵ֑הוּ אֲ֝שַׂגְּבֵ֗הוּ כִּֽי־ יָדַ֥ע שְׁמִֽי׃

Septuagintthe Greek the translators chose, word by word
כִּ֤יὅτιבִ֣יἐμὲחָ֭שַׁקἤλπισενוַאֲפַלְּטֵ֑הוּαὐτόνאֲ֝שַׂגְּבֵ֗הוּαὐτόνכִּֽי־ὅτιיָדַ֥עἔγνωשְׁמִֽי׃μου

8 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.

Dead Sea Scrolls — 4Q84a copy a thousand years older than the Leningrad Codex

כי ב׳י חשק ואפלט׳הו אשגב׳הו [כי] [ידע] שמ׳

4 words on the leather — 2 partly restored, 2 supplied entire by an editor.

Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.


The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with

This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.

Psalms 91:14כִּיforforכִּינִיmemeנִיחָשַׁקhe loveshe lovesחָשַׁקפָּלַטand I will and I will deliפָּלַטשָׂגַבI will set I will set on hשָׂגַבכִּיforforכִּייָדַעhe knowshe knowsיָדַעשֵׁםname myname myשֵׁםשׂוּםto set: mato set: makeשׂוּםחָשַׂךְto withholto withholdחָשַׂךְיָדַעto knowto knowיָדַעחֵ֫שֶׁקdesiredesireחֵ֫שֶׁקלְבָנוֹן(Valley of(Valley of) LebלְבָנוֹןמְצוּדָהnetnetמְצוּדָהרוּםheightheightרוּםקִרְיָהtowntownקִרְיָהאֲנִיIIאֲנִיבִּיןto understto understandבִּיןקָרָאto call: cto call: call tקָרָאיָדָהto give thto give thanksיָדָה
meets it a little oftener than chancemeets it far oftener than chancebuilt from the same roottwo words of the verse share ita word of this versea related word

Lexicons — every word in Psalms 91:14

One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.

Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.

for me he loves and I will deliver him I will set on high him for he knows name my
כִּ֤יki for H3588 Particle
4,483× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Tyndale gloss
for
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

כִּי (ki) is a conjunction primarily meaning 'that,' 'for,' or 'when.' It indicates causal relationships and can express conditions like 'if' or 'though.' The word is versatile, appearing in various contexts to convey certainty, exception, or concession. Notably, it can combine with other particles to modify its meaning, such as in the phrase כִּי אם־ (ki im), meaning 'that if.'

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

כִּי conj. that, for, when

that

Of time, when, of the past

elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if, though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם

when or if, with a concessive force, i.e. though

Because, since

base

כִּי אם־

each part. retaining its independent force, and relating to a different clause:

that if

for if

(About 140 t.) the two particles being closely conjoined, and relating to the same clause—

limiting the prec. clause, except

the if being neglected, and treated as pleonastic, so that the clause is no longer a limitation of the preceding clause but a contradiction of it: but rather, but

after an oath, surely

base

כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3588a כִּי that, for, when . that

. . Of time, when, of the past

. elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if, though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם

. when or if, with a concessive force, i.e. though

. Because, since

H3588b כִּי אם־ . each part. retaining its independent force, and relating to a different clause: . that if

. for if

. (About 140 t.) the two particles being closely conjoined, and relating to the same clause— . limiting the prec. clause, except

. the if being neglected, and treated as pleonastic, so that the clause is no longer a limitation of the preceding clause but a contradiction of it: but rather, but

. after an oath, surely

H3588c כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3588 kiy kee

a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional

prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent

or consequent; (by implication) very widely used as a relative

conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by

other particles annexed:--and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch,

where-)as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else,

even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, +

nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then,

therefore, + (al- )though, + till, truly, + until, when,

whether, while, whom, yea, yet.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

כִּי (ki) — for.

1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since

1a) that

1a1) yea, indeed

1b) when (of time)

1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force)

1c) because, since (causal connection)

1d) but (after negative)

1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if

1f) but rather, but

1g) except that

1h) only, nevertheless

1i) surely

1j) that is

1k) but if

1l) for though

1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

כִּי [אם] (ki im) — that if: except.

1) except if

1a) but if

1b) even though

כִּי [עַל כֵּן] (ki [al ken]) — for as that: since.

1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since

1a) that

1a1) yea, indeed

1b) when (of time)

1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force)

1c) because, since (causal connection)

1d) but (after negative)

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Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Conj — Particle
HTc
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

for (ki (conjunction), le, from 'el (preposition), and various other words. In the New Testament also the words are various, chiefly gar, kai gar, hoti (conjunctions); anti apo eis dia (accusative), epi (dative and accusative), peri (genitive), pros (genitive and accusative), huper (genitive) (prepositions)): the English Revised Version and the American Standard Revised Version give in many cases more literal or more accurate renderings than those in the King James Version.

In the New Testament the most important preps. from a doctrinal point of view are anti, "face to face," "over against," "instead," "on behalf of," peri, "around," "about," "concerning," huper, "over," "on behalf of." The first has been claimed as stating the substitutionary nature of Christ's sacrifice as contrasted with huper and peri, more frequently used of it. But, although anti in the New Testament often means…

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
for me he loves and I will deliver him I will set on high him for he knows name my
בִ֣יvi me H9030 Preposition · suffix
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

נִי (ni) — me.

Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 1st person singular

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HR/Sp1bs — Preposition · suffix
HR/Sp1bs
for me he loves and I will deliver him I will set on high him for he knows name my
חָ֭שַׁקCha.shak he loves H2836 Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
11× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
To connect means to join or love something, as seen in Psalm 91:14 where God delights in those who love Him.
Amplified meaning
has set his love upon Me, delighted in Me
Tyndale gloss
to desire
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

חָשַׁק (chashaq) is a Hebrew verb that primarily means to cling or love, indicating a strong attachment or desire. It also has a denominative form related to furnishing with fillets or rings. The entries suggest a figurative use of the word, connecting love and desire with physical attachment.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

חָשַׁק vb. be attached to, love

base

חשׁק vb. denom. only Pi. furnish with fillets or rings, and Pu. pass.

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H2836a חָשַׁק be attached to, love H2836b חשׁק vb. denom. only Pi. furnish with fillets or rings, and Pu. pass.

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

2836 chashaq khaw-shak'

a primitive root; to cling, i.e. join, (figuratively) to

love, delight in; elliptically (or by interchangeable for

2820) to deliver:--have a delight, (have a ) desire, fillet,

long, set (in) love.

see HEBREW for 02820

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

חָשַׁק (cha.shaq) — to desire.

(Qal) to love, be attached to, long for

חָשַׁק (cha.shaq) — to connect.

1a) (Piel) fillet

1b) (Pual) fillet

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
V-Qal-Perf-3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
HVqp3ms
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

luvz (Ps 45:1, title).

See PSALMS.

for me he loves and I will deliver him I will set on high him for he knows name my
וַאֲפַלְּטֵ֑הוּva.'a.fa.le.Te.hu and I will deliver him H6403 Conjunction · verb piel first person common singular · suffix
26× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
To escape means to slip out of a difficult situation, like the Israelites did when they left Egypt, as told in Exodus 14. The word can also mean to deliver or save someone, often used to describe God's actions in the Bible. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Amplified meaning
rescue, save, deliver
Tyndale gloss
to escape
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

פָּלַט (palat) is a Hebrew verb meaning to escape or slip away. It encompasses various nuances, including delivering, bringing to safety, and causing to escape, with different forms indicating active or passive meanings. The entries suggest its use in contexts of security and deliverance, though no specific Old Testament verses are cited.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[פָּלַט] vb. escape

Qal and (if) escapers of them escape.

Pi.

bring into security

cause to escape, cast forth, of cow calving

appar. intrans. be delivered

Hiph. bring into security

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6403 [פָּלַט] escape .and (if) escapers of them escape.

. . bring into security

. cause to escape, cast forth, of cow calving

. appar. intrans. be delivered

. bring into security

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6403 palat paw-lat'

a primitive root; to slip out, i.e. escape; causatively, to

deliver:--calve, carry away safe, deliver, (cause to) escape.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

פָּלַט (pa.lat) — to escape.

1) to escape, save, deliver, slip away

1a) (Qal) to escape

1b) (Piel)

1b1) to bring into security, deliver

1b2) to cause to escape, cast forth

1b3) to be delivered

1b4) to slip away

1c) (Hiphil) to bring into security, bring to safety

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Conj | V-Piel-Imperf-1cs | Suff — Conjunction · verb piel first person common singular · suffix
HC/Vpu1cs/Sp3ms
for me he loves and I will deliver him I will set on high him for he knows name my
אֲ֝שַׂגְּבֵ֗הוּ'a.sa.ge.Ve.hu I will set on high him H7682 Verb piel imperfect first person common singular · suffix
20× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
To exalt means to make something or someone lofty or strong, often used to describe God's power. It can also mean to defend or set something on high. This concept is found in Psalms and other books.
Amplified meaning
keep safe, watch over, protect
Tyndale gloss
to exalt
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

שָׂגַב (sagab) is a Hebrew verb meaning to be high or exalted, often in an inaccessible way. It conveys a sense of safety and strength, used both literally and figuratively. The word appears in various forms, indicating actions like setting something securely on high or being too high for capture, and is associated with God's exalted nature.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[שָׂגַב] vb. be (inaccessibly) high

Qal

of city, be (too) high for capture

be high in prosperity

Niph.

be high

be (safely) set on high

be exalted

Pi.

set (securely) on high

exalt

Pu. be set (securely) on high

Hiph. God acts exaltedly

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H7682 שָׂגַב be (inaccessibly) high .. of city, be (too) high for capture

. be high in prosperity

. . be high

. be (safely) set on high

. be exalted

. . set (securely) on high

. exalt

. be set (securely) on high

. God acts exaltedly

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

7682 sagab saw-gab'

a primitive root; to be (causatively, make) lofty, especially

inaccessible; by implication, safe, strong; used literally and

figuratively --defend, exalt, be excellent, (be, set on) high,

lofty, be safe, set up (on high), be too strong.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

שָׂגַב (sa.gav) — to exalt.

1) to be high, be inaccessibly high

1a) (Qal)

1a1) to be (too) high (for capture)

1a2) to be high (of prosperity)

1b) (Niphal)

1b1) to be high

1b2) to be set on high, be (safely) set on high

1b3) to be exalted (of God)

1c) (Piel)

1c1) to set on high, set (securely) on high

1c2) to exalt, exalt (in effective hostility)

1d) (Pual) to be set (securely) on high

1e) (Hiphil) to act exaltedly

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs | Suff — Verb piel imperfect first person common singular · suffix
HVpi1cs/Sp3ms
for me he loves and I will deliver him I will set on high him for he knows name my
כִּֽי־ki- for H3588 Particle
4,483× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Tyndale gloss
for
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

כִּי (ki) is a conjunction primarily meaning 'that,' 'for,' or 'when.' It indicates causal relationships and can express conditions like 'if' or 'though.' The word is versatile, appearing in various contexts to convey certainty, exception, or concession. Notably, it can combine with other particles to modify its meaning, such as in the phrase כִּי אם־ (ki im), meaning 'that if.'

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

כִּי conj. that, for, when

that

Of time, when, of the past

elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if, though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם

when or if, with a concessive force, i.e. though

Because, since

base

כִּי אם־

each part. retaining its independent force, and relating to a different clause:

that if

for if

(About 140 t.) the two particles being closely conjoined, and relating to the same clause—

limiting the prec. clause, except

the if being neglected, and treated as pleonastic, so that the clause is no longer a limitation of the preceding clause but a contradiction of it: but rather, but

after an oath, surely

base

כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3588a כִּי that, for, when . that

. . Of time, when, of the past

. elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if, though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם

. when or if, with a concessive force, i.e. though

. Because, since

H3588b כִּי אם־ . each part. retaining its independent force, and relating to a different clause: . that if

. for if

. (About 140 t.) the two particles being closely conjoined, and relating to the same clause— . limiting the prec. clause, except

. the if being neglected, and treated as pleonastic, so that the clause is no longer a limitation of the preceding clause but a contradiction of it: but rather, but

. after an oath, surely

H3588c כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3588 kiy kee

a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional

prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent

or consequent; (by implication) very widely used as a relative

conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by

other particles annexed:--and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch,

where-)as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else,

even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, +

nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then,

therefore, + (al- )though, + till, truly, + until, when,

whether, while, whom, yea, yet.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

כִּי (ki) — for.

1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since

1a) that

1a1) yea, indeed

1b) when (of time)

1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force)

1c) because, since (causal connection)

1d) but (after negative)

1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if

1f) but rather, but

1g) except that

1h) only, nevertheless

1i) surely

1j) that is

1k) but if

1l) for though

1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

כִּי [אם] (ki im) — that if: except.

1) except if

1a) but if

1b) even though

כִּי [עַל כֵּן] (ki [al ken]) — for as that: since.

1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since

1a) that

1a1) yea, indeed

1b) when (of time)

1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force)

1c) because, since (causal connection)

1d) but (after negative)

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Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

for (ki (conjunction), le, from 'el (preposition), and various other words. In the New Testament also the words are various, chiefly gar, kai gar, hoti (conjunctions); anti apo eis dia (accusative), epi (dative and accusative), peri (genitive), pros (genitive and accusative), huper (genitive) (prepositions)): the English Revised Version and the American Standard Revised Version give in many cases more literal or more accurate renderings than those in the King James Version.

In the New Testament the most important preps. from a doctrinal point of view are anti, "face to face," "over against," "instead," "on behalf of," peri, "around," "about," "concerning," huper, "over," "on behalf of." The first has been claimed as stating the substitutionary nature of Christ's sacrifice as contrasted with huper and peri, more frequently used of it. But, although anti in the New Testament often means…

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for me he loves and I will deliver him I will set on high him for he knows name my
יָדַ֥עya.Da' he knows H3045 Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
945× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Amplified meaning
acknowledged
Tyndale gloss
to know
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

יָדַע (yada`) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to know,' encompassing a wide range of senses including perception, recognition, and experience. It can refer to knowing someone intimately or being skilled in a task. The word has various forms, indicating actions such as making known or being made known. Lexicons note its use in both literal and figurative contexts, but there is no significant disagreement among them.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

יָדַע 943 vb. know

Qal

know, learn to know

perceive

perceive and see; find out and discern

discriminate, distinguish

know by experience

recognize, admit, acknowledge, confess

consider

not know = not expect

know a person, be acquainted with

know a person carnally, of sexual intercourse

know how, to do a thing, be able to do it

be skilful in

abs. have knowledge, be wise

Niph.

be made known, be or become known, of things

make oneself known of pers.

be perceived

be instructed

Pi. cause to know

Pu. known

Hiph. make known, declare

Hoph. made known

Hithp. make oneself known

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3045 יָדַע know .. . know, learn to know

. perceive

. perceive and see; find out and discern

. discriminate, distinguish

. know by experience

. recognize, admit, acknowledge, confess

. consider

. not know = not expect

. know a person, be acquainted with

. know a person carnally, of sexual intercourse

. . know how, to do a thing, be able to do it

. be skilful in

. abs. have knowledge, be wise

. . be made known, be or become known, of things

. make oneself known of pers.

. be perceived

. be instructed

. cause to know

. known

. make known, declare

. made known

. make oneself known

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3045 yada` yaw-dah'

a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing);

used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally,

euphemistically and inferentially (including observation,

care, recognition; and causatively, instruction, designation,

punishment, etc.) (as follow):--acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted

with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware,

(un-)awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, X

could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to)

discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel,

can have, be (ig-)norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause

to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have

(knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, + be

learned, + lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, X

prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man

of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell,

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Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

יָדַע (ya.da) — to know.

1) to know

1a) (Qal)

1a1) to know

1a1a) to know, learn to know

1a1b) to perceive

1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern

1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish

1a1e) to know by experience

1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess

1a1g) to consider

1a2) to know, be acquainted with

1a3) to know (a person carnally)

1a4) to know how, be skilful in

1a5) to have knowledge, be wise

1b) (Niphal)

1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed

1b2) to make oneself known

1b3) to be perceived

1b4) to be instructed

1c) (Piel) to cause to know

1d) (Poal) to cause to know

1e) (Pual)

1e1) to be known

1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle)

1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare

1g) (Hophal) to be made known

1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself

Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
V-Qal-Perf-3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
HVqp3ms
for me he loves and I will deliver him I will set on high him for he knows name my
שְׁמִֽי׃she.Mi name my H8034 Noun common masculine singular construct · suffix
864× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Amplified meaning
identity, character, reputation
Tyndale gloss
name
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

שֵׁם (shem) means 'name' and encompasses various meanings such as reputation, fame, and glory. It can refer to the designation of God and is often associated with memorials or monuments. The word is built from a primitive root and highlights individuality and honor. There is a mention of its use in relation to false gods, which is forbidden.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

שֵׁם 864 n.m. name (√ unknown)

of river, beasts, city, i.e. exact designation of it

usu. of pers.

= reputation

esp. as giving a man a kind of posthumous life, esp. in his sons

name, as designation of God

of false gods, use forbidden

= memorial, monument

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H8034 שֵׁם name (√ unknown)

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

8034 shem shame

a primitive word (perhaps rather from 7760 through the idea

of definite and conspicuous position; compare 8064); an

appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by

implication honor, authority, character:--+ base,

(in-)fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.

see HEBREW for 07760

see HEBREW for 08064

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

שֵׁם (shem) — name.

1) name

1a) name

1b) reputation, fame, glory

1c) the Name (as designation of God)

1d) memorial, monument

Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffix
HNcmsc/Sp1bs
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